This beautiful home is located in the spectacular Grasshopper Valley in southwest Montana, 35 minutes west of Dillon and 90 minutes southwest of Butte. The Grasshopper Valley is nestled between the Big Hole River Valley and the Wise River Valley for fabulous floating and blue ribbon trout fishing. Home is located in Torrey Mountain subdivision directly off of the Pioneer Mountains National Scenic Byway which runs through the Grasshopper Valley to Wise River, Montana. Home sits at the top of the subdivision and overlooks the valley and Maverick Mountain downhill ski area. Torrey Mountain subdivision has a small grocery store, two trout fishing ponds for kids and beautiful aspen grove common grounds. There are covenants and a homeowners association (dues are $165 per year) that keeps subdivision roads plowed through the winter. There are also three lodges in the immediate area each with a restaurant. Elkhorn hot springs and miles of cross-country ski and snowmobile trails is 2 miles from the house. This property backs directly to state and federal (USFS) land. Consequently, the owners of this home have direct access to thousands of acres of mountain wildlands. Hike right from the house to high alpine lakes. Home has end of the road (only one home beyond us) privacy. Moose, mule deer, elk, sandhill cranes, eagles, hawks, hummingbirds and other songbirds are frequent visitors. Bear and wolf tracks can be seen when hiking behind the house. Yellowstone National Park is 3 hours away.
This attractive, custom built home is 11 years old, solidly constructed and well-insulated. The exterior is cedar-sided and features two decks as well as a front patio and a back patio. The interior is highlighted by an abundance of wood (floors, solid core doors, trim) and many large double-paned wood framed windows. The house is surrounded by aspen trees and large boulders and the views from all rooms of the house incorporate these into the expansive mountain views. The finished walkout basement includes a guest bedroom and separate full bath, a utility room and a study/family area with large windows and a walkout patio. The attached oversized garage includes a work area, a furnace/storage room and an inside small dog kennel with access to a large fenced outdoor area.
The main living area (second level) includes a master bedroom and bath, living room area, dining area, kitchen area, a second guest bedroom and separate guest bath. The large master bedroom features cathedral ceilings, French doors with a walkout deck (great views of the ski area) and a beautifully done master bath which includes a tiled vanity with two sinks, an oversized built-in (tiled) tub, and an attractive separate double shower. There is a large etched glass window between the master bath and the master bedroom. The large kitchen has extensive tiled counters with multiple oak cabinets and drawers. The dining area features walkout sliding glass doors to a back patio and the living area features multiple windows and access to a large deck. The living, kitchen and dining areas all have wood floors. The guest bedroom has two large windows and there is a separate full guest bath (with tiled vanity).
The third floor has a fourth bedroom with beautiful views overlooking the aspen trees and a small reading/hideaway loft. There is also a separate full bath on this floor as well as a large, fifth open bedroom or TV/family area.
Home is owned by two wildlife biologists who must move into town (Dillon) to accommodate their pre-teen daughters active schedule. Owners have rented out the home for $1800/week. |